Creating digital images from slide film

[Jonathan Bird]

I'm still using a Minolta 5400 which is quite nice, but honestly, I would almost prefer to go back and shoot it in digital than scan a slide!

If you want to see some simply amazing slide scans, check out Chris Newbert's newest gallery.


Jonathan

[Carsten Wolff]

Originally Posted by scubagirl

So in 2009, what's the best way to scan negatives? Any particular model? I have a lot of negatives I'd like to digitize, both B&W and colour.

In 2009, a slide scanner with high DMax is still the best solution for home/office/large quantity type scans. see also:
http://www.buzzle.com/articles/slide...e-scanner.html

For very special images, where you may want large prints and the very best contrast and resolution handling, (e.g. for galleries/high end print sales), a professional drum-scan is still your best quality bet. Due to the cost involved, this is mainly a low volume option. To make it worthwhile, you would then also want to go down the professional printing route.